PEOPLE — If you love Barbera, particularly ones from Asti, Daniele Chiappone’s winery is a surefire choice, and we’re not the only ones who think so. Sales to private clients are more than half of their total business. Aided by his parents Franco and Liliana, Daniele produces wines that are classic examples of the area, evoking local characteristics and terroir. Wines made with a steady hand, sold at a reasonable price.

VINEYARDS — 15 acres, a majority of the vineyards, are located around the Chiappone homestead. One of the sunniest hillsides in Nizza Monferrato, they primarily cultivate barbera, including a section that is 60 years old from which the Nizza Barbera is made. A new parcel of barbera was planted with three different clones. Another 10 acres within the municipality of Nizza are planted with barbera, nebbiolo, dolcetto, freisa and the white varieties favorita and cortese.